The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1887-11-15
DISGUISED.

DlSGu1SED.
hNow, Susie darling, you must tell
me what the matter is, for ever since
you received that letter from George.
three days ago, you have not seemed
q like yourself, and this is the second
time today that have caught you in
toars.'' And little Miss Harvey seated
herself on a low stool by the side of the
sofa on which lay her friend and guest,
Airs. Susie Arnold.
Mrs. Arnold raised her head from
the arm OF the sofa, brushed away her
tears and said, half laughingly: "I've
a good mind to tellayon, Angie, for
even your ,ralllery would be preferable
X to my present feelings"
'tYou need not fear any railery,
y Susie, for I promise to be real good, !"
and Mrs. Harvey settled herself down
wifi u look cf mock solemnity on her
]. smiling. dimpled face.
Smiles CHASED the tears from Susie's
eyes by this time, but sho hesitated
aoms8hat before she commenced; and
e then spoke rapidly and with a height
sned color, as though the words cost
> Ser ::ass al effort. effort
You knew, Angie, that George
y loved you before he ever met me; and
you know. too, that had you said yes
poor me"
''Indeed! because L didn't happen, to
,,Qya yolSl, peesles IS eorge ol, In We
king yourself miserable; poor.
Uninterrupted Angle
nelnber your promise,'' said Su-
{ 6chly. s
Reli, go on,'' returned Angie,
s~lng a long breath, 81 will try and
Il interrupt yon again."
f"Well, as / said BEFORE George
owed Jou once, and, although, | never
lad the least cause to doubt his love
Cor me and tie baby, yet, should lie
4 come here and lind everything SO ele-
! CANT *and cosy and you looking go
( young and charming, and he knows,
too, that you earned il all with your
pen, and that you have had the care Of
everything, even before Mr.. Harvey
died Of that lingering disease II did
not know, darling, but that he might
feel q scontented with his home, think
ing me such useless creature, and
wish lie was free again; for I will con-
fess to you, Angie, that have not
always made home as pleasant as I
might. but it would break my heart to
lose his love-"
There had leon a smile lurking
around Angles lips, but as Susie
closed and looked up, her blue eyes
swimming In tears again. it vanished
Instantly, and taking her hands in
both OF hers, she. said gently, $50, my
dear, you have been making yourself
very unhappy over imaginary troubles;
but. believe me; as far as I am con,,
cerned. they shall never be realized
Susie opened her mouth to speak,
but Angie placed her hand pIayruny
over 1t and remained in deep thought
for a few moments. "George Is coming
Tomorrow on the 5 o'clock train, is he
not?'' she asked at length.
Susie nodded assent.
'.Well, I have al idea, but / want
time to perfect 1t. Gointo the garden
and regain your spirits. | will meet
sou in the parlor in an hour. But,
Susie, you must promise to do lust as I
tell you. >" '
Susie promised and Angie went up
to her room q mischievons light dane.
ing in her hazel eyes.
"No, George Arnold" she mused,
standing before her mirror and nod.
ding and smiling at the bright relec-
tion.
II know your tastes well, II you
have not greatly changed IA len years,
and dear, little, simple. minded Susie
shall never be jealous of me; but, hal
hal ha won't it be fun"
A very pretty, piquant reflection
smiled back at Mrs. H.; the reflection
of q tiny woman scarcely 80 years old,
and looking full five years younger,
with merry hazel eyes and bright
brown hair that would wave and curl,
and which was cOaxed back from the
broad. low forehead with black rib.
bon, but was allowed to fall in heavy
curls about her neck. sho had many
severe trials in'her life, but she had Il
! way Of looking on the bright side OF
everything. at twenty, she had mar.
ried q loble.hearted nan, whom She
fondly loved, but too close application
to business broke down his health, and
ke Decams almost as helpless as an in